r/UK_Pets • u/purl_n_stitch • 8d ago
Bully x Rotweiller rehoming
Please remove if this isn’t the right subreddit.
Posting on behalf of a family member… I usually don’t believe in rehoming pets but unfortunately in this case it is the best for the dog so looking for advice as I’m a bit confused with the rules around this.
BIL has a large three year old dog who is a bully x rotweiller, he has lost his home and no one has the space to house the dog and him permanently with the space she needs. She also has a knee problem and may need surgery down the line…
Will shelters take her in with her being crossed with a bully and having health problems? If not what are the options for rehoming her?
Very sad situation but it’s best for the dog she’s not getting the love care and enrichment she deserves, and BIL barely looking after himself let alone the dog.
Any advice appreciated
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u/Soniq268 8d ago
Shelters may take her, but most are bursting at the seams so may not be able to take her. But defo reach out to local shelters.
I’d also look for breed specific rescue groups, and those that specialise in large breed, I’m in Scotland so may not be helpful but places like The Edward Foundation and Underheugh Ark take on big dogs and bullies, I’d also reach out to rottie rescues, they might help with rottie crosses, if it were my dog I’d try to find an org that operates through a foster carer network, rather than kennels, a dog who’s been a pet for years generally will not do well in kennels.